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Preston Roberts 1829–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Mar 1829

Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky

Death Date: 29 March 1911

Death Location: Noctor, Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Sampson Roberts

Mother: Hila Hampton

Spouse(s): Sally Fields

Children(s): Lewis Roberts, Daniel Roberts, Nancy Roberts, Rebecca Roberts, John Roberts, Louisa Roberts, Greenville Roberts, James Robards

In 1829, Preston Roberts entered the world in Letcher, Kentucky, born to Sampson Roberts And Hila Hilly Hampton. In 1850, Preston Roberts resided in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Preston Roberts resided in Precinct 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. Preston Roberts married Sally Fields, and had children including Daniel Roberts, Greenville Roberts, James Robards, John Roberts, Lewis C Roberts, Louisa Roberts, Nancy Roberts, Rebecca Roberts. Preston Roberts passed away in 1911 in Noctor, Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Preston Roberts entered the world in Letcher, Kentucky, born to Sampson Roberts And Hila Hilly Hampton.
  • In 1850, Preston Roberts resided in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Preston Roberts resided in Precinct 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • Preston Roberts married Sally Fields, and had children including Daniel Roberts, Greenville Roberts, James Robards, John Roberts, Lewis C Roberts, Louisa Roberts, Nancy Roberts, Rebecca Roberts.
  • Preston Roberts passed away in 1911 in Noctor, Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Preston Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Preston Roberts
1829–1911
Birth Place: Letcher, Kentucky
Parents
Sampson Roberts
1806–
Virginia, United States
Hila ("Hilly") Hampton
1811–1898
Tennessee
Grandparents
Moses Roberts
1770–1850
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Polly) King
1781–1855
Breathitt Co, KY
James Hampton
1771–1821
Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, England
Mary Judah
1769–1849
Great-Grandparents
Shadrack King
1753–1862
Katherine Turner
1755–1785
Thomas Hampton
1740–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Hampton
1710–1776
Elizabeth Newman
1714–1786

Preston Roberts's Descendants

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Preston Roberts (29 Mar 1829–29 March 1911) m. Sally Fields (abt 1837–)
  1. 1. Lewis (C) Roberts 1864–1915 m. Samantha Howard 1855–1934
    1. 1. Vina Roberts 1897–1968 m. Henry (Norman) Sr 1895–1972 m. Stanley Bousham 1898–1927
      1. 1. Naomi (R) Bowman 1934–2013 m. William Bowman 1936–2013 m. Verlin (Aril) Martin 1928–1968
      2. 2. Henrietta (Norman) Wilson 1935–1997
      3. 3. Homer Norman 1939–2021 m. Eula (Mae) Norman 1937–1998
      4. 4. Clara Norman 1928–1994
      5. 5. Ora-Lee Ingram 1918–1990 m. Kash Ingram 1913–1990
        1. 1. Roscoe (Dale) Ingram 1946–2014
        2. 2. Nicole (Carol) Ingram 1943–2014
        3. 3. Linda (Lou) Ingram 1942–2017
      6. 6. William (Nevill) Burcham 1917–1918
    2. 2. Dewey Roberts 1899–1953 m. Edith McPheron 1901–1971
      1. 1. Arnold Roberts 1921–1980 m. Glenna Worly 1922–2005
      2. 2. George Roberts 1923–
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Roberts 1892–1893
    4. 4. Sandusky Roberts 1895–1896
    5. 5. Hellen Roberts 1892–1990
  2. 2. Daniel Roberts 1863–
  3. 3. Nancy Roberts 1867–
  4. 4. Rebecca Roberts 1869–
  5. 5. John Roberts 1871–
  6. 6. Louisa Roberts 1873–1916
  7. 7. Greenville Roberts 1877–
  8. 8. James Robards 1856–

Preston Roberts's Timeline

6 Records

1829
29 Mar 1829
Birth of Preston Roberts in Letcher, Kentucky
Letcher, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 21
Preston Roberts resided here in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Preston Roberts resided here in Precinct 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Preston Roberts resided here in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 81
Preston Roberts resided here in Elliottville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Elliottville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1911
29 March 1911
Age 82
Death of Preston Roberts in Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1829
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 405; Family History Film: 1254405; Page: 626B; Enumeration District: 016; Image: 0055
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 393A; Family History Library Film: 545948
    [4] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 193; Page: 25a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 393A; Family History Library Film: 545948

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 405; Family History Film: 1254405; Page: 626B; Enumeration District: 016; Image: 0055

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elliottville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elliottville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T624_466; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374479

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 March 1911
    Event Place: Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Noctor, Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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